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We need to be vigilant about how these tools are used and who controls them.

From Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil

No man is free, who is not master of himself.

From The Art of Living by Epictetus

You can’t help what you feel, but you can help how you behave.

From The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

In flow, individuals often feel a sense of control over their actions.

From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

The key to self-control is understanding how your habits work.

From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The ability to remain calm in chaos is a trader's greatest asset.

From The Psychology of Speculation by Victor Niederhoffer

To find peace, you must let go of the need to control.

From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

You can't control everything, but you can control your response.

From Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools by Peter Hollins

Emotional control is the backbone of successful investing.

From The Psychology of Speculation by Victor Niederhoffer

A rat in a maze is free to go anywhere, as long as it stays inside the maze.

From The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.

From Traction by Gino Wickman

The best way to avenge yourself is to not be like that.

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Debt has been used as a tool for social control throughout history.

From Debt: The First 5000 Years by David Graeber

Most people believe they are in control of their lives, but they are not.

From The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master.

From The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant

The purpose of software engineering is to control complexity, not to create it.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

Focus on what you can control and let go of the rest.

From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady

The mind is the king of the senses, the body is the servant of the mind.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

If you want to be rich, do not add to your money, but subtract from your desire.

From The Art of Living by Epictetus

The key challenge is to control the power of superintelligence.

From Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom

The only thing I can control is my own reaction to what happens around me.

From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

You should focus on what you can control, not what you cannot.

From The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The mind is a vast and intricate machine that controls our every action.

From The Ghost in the Machine by Arthur Koestler

You can’t control the outcome, but you can control your effort.

From Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack

To access flow, you must let go of the need for control.

From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler

Habits aren’t destiny. They can be ignored, changed, or replaced.

From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

You can't control the market, but you can control how you react to it.

From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks

Breath control can enhance physical and mental performance.

From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

We need to create AI that is not just powerful, but also controllable.

From Human Compatible by Stuart Russell

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.

From The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

The key to achieving greatness is to focus on what you can control.

From Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras

Big Brother is watching you.

From 1984 by George Orwell

The greatest skill is to be able to manage your own emotions.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

The illusion of control can lead to significant errors in judgment.

From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow

Data is the new oil, and those who control it will control the future.

From Genius Makers by Cade Metz

In the end, the only things we can control are our thoughts, our actions, and our attitudes.

From Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

Breath control is the key to mastering your body.

From Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.

From The Enchiridion by Epictetus

No man is free who is not master of himself.

From The Enchiridion by Epictetus

We can’t control the world, but we can control our responses to it.

From Thinking in Systems by Donella H. Meadows

With Bitcoin, the power to control your money is in your hands.

From Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos

The Singularity is when our technology grows beyond our control and understanding.

From The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweil

You can’t control the outcome, but you can control your effort.

From The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Budgeting is not a punishment, it’s an opportunity to take control of your life.

From The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan

The mind commands the body and it obeys. The mind orders itself and meets resistance.

From Dune by Frank Herbert

You cannot control the market, but you can control your response to it.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

Successful trading requires the ability to control one's emotions.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

The understanding of the passions is essential for the governance of the soul.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

The mind can never be disturbed by the passions unless it gives them its consent.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

The more you try to control your body, the more it will resist.

From The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

Once the genie is out of the bottle, it may be impossible to put it back.

From Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom

The moment you accept what troubles you, you are no longer controlled by it.

From The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

You need to take control of your technology, rather than allowing it to control you.

From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Debt can be a means of social control.

From Debt: The First 5000 Years by David Graeber

Money’s greatest intrinsic value—and this can’t be overstated—is its ability to give you control over your time.

From The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.

From The Art of Living by Epictetus

He who controls the spice controls the universe.

From Dune by Frank Herbert

Creditors have always sought to control debtors.

From Debt: The First 5000 Years by David Graeber

Willpower is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.

From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Mental toughness is doing what you know you should do, even when you don’t feel like it.

From Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover

We tend to overestimate how much control we have over outcomes.

From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow

The key to wisdom is knowing when to be quiet.

From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin

We can control our breath, and in doing so, we control our minds.

From Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

The strongest man is he who is able to conquer himself.

From The Federalist Papers by Hamilton, Madison & Jay

No man is free who is not a master of himself.

From The Art of Living by Epictetus

You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment.

From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow

Master the emotional currents in your relationships.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Control over one’s actions is a prerequisite for flow.

From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Most of what happens in our lives is beyond our control.

From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow

You can't control a project, but you can control its environment.

From The Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric S. Raymond